Helitech International 2013 Conference Schedule

(Source: Reed Exhibitions)

Tuesday, Sept. 24:

Keynote Address

14:05 - 14:25, South Gallery Rooms
A vision for the future of the rotorcraft sector, the opportunities and the challenges, against the backdrop of ongoing European-wide initiatives and the regulatory environment.Moderator: Vittorio Morassi, Chairman, European Helicopter Association Speaker: Dr. Norbert Lohl, Certification Director, European Aviation Safety Agency

Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR) – Initiatives and Milestones

Accessing the Single European Sky – Issues for the Rotorcraft Sector

14:45 - 15:05, South Gallery Rooms
More than 300 projects are initiated within SESAR’s program to increase air traffic efficiency, increase flight safety and reduce cost. Airspace users, including rotorcraft via the European Helicopter Association, are engaged in various projects. The outcome will affect future helicopter operations both with respect to concept of operation and equipage. Moderator: Vittorio MorassiSpeaker: Sigmund Lockert, Deputy Manager, Flight Operations, CHC Helicopter

Next Steps – Implementation of IFR Procedures for Helicopter
Operations using GPS and EGNOS

15:20 - 15:40, South Gallery Rooms
Helicopter operations today are very constrained by meteorological conditions. But new Instrument Flight procedures enabled by GPS and EGNOS will allow helicopters to keep flying in low visibility conditions. They enable operators to fly very accurate trajectories, minimizing the risk of controlled flight into terrain.Moderator: Vittorio MorassiSpeaker: Marc Torres, Air Navigation Consultant, Pildo Labs

Operators Experience

Wednesday, Sept. 25:

The Case for Introducing the First Night Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Operations in the UK

10:35 - 10:50, South Gallery Rooms
The East Anglian Air Ambulance operation is the first such service in the UK to receive permission for night-time missions. This session is an opportunity to learn from the EAAA experience.Moderator: Gerry Hermer, Aviation Consultant, East Anglian Air Ambulance Speaker: Tim Page, Chief Executive, East Anglian Air Ambulance

Achieving the First UK Approval and the First Few Months of Operations

Panel Discussion/Q&A: Understanding the Important Funding Opportunities for your Business

12:05 - 13:00, South Gallery Rooms
What are the new financing streams? How can you use export credits for financing? How can you best present your business case to the financiers and you optimize the changes of accessing funds.Moderator: Aoife O’Sullivan, Partner, Kennedys Aviation
Speakers: Jim Clarke, Chief Operating Officer, Macquarie Rotorcraft
Jason Kmiecik, Chief Appraisor, HeliValue$
Praveen Vetrivel, VP, Structured Finance, Lease Corporation International
Andrew Woolfson, Vice President Europe, Middle East & Africa, AirFinance

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